Crumb Topped Cherry Pie

By á-9558

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 2 (1 lb.) cans tart red cherries
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 3 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel (opt.)
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• Few drops red food coloring
• 1 (9") unbaked pastry shell
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/3 c. butter

Preparation

Step 1

Drain cherries, reserving 1 1/4 cups liquid. Combine sugar, cornstarch and add reserved juice and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
Add cherries, lemon peel, lemon juice and food coloring. Pour into pastry shell.

Combine dry ingredients for topping and cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over cherries. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.